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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.14, 1,841.99 and 739.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.14, 1,841.99 and 739.51 is: 1,110.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.14 : 1,841.99 = 739.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.14/1,841.99 = 739.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.14x = 1,841.99 × 739.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.14x = 1,362,162.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,162.66/1,226.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.94

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